New Guidelines in Cancer Care

Guidelines give oncology nurses an evidence-based, standardized approach to cancer care. But guidelines are most effective used when they’re used as a regular part of practice—a process referred to as implementation. With several oncology societies releasing new guidelines in 2020 and 2021, including ONS and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the implementation process requires nurse managers and leaders to facilitate staff education, maintain a high quality of care, and answer the all-important question: “Why are we doing this?”